Latest earthquakes near Ciudad Choluteca, Choluteca today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Ciudad Choluteca, Choluteca, Honduras, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Ciudad Choluteca? If an earthquake is happening right now near Ciudad Choluteca, it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 6 hours ago (Apr 18 08:35AM Tegucigalpa) |
M 3.9 | 109 km SSW from Ciudad Choluteca |
| 11 hours ago (Apr 18 02:53AM Tegucigalpa) |
M 3.8 | 187 km SSE from Ciudad Choluteca |
| 12 hours ago (Apr 18 02:28AM Tegucigalpa) |
M 2.8 | 119 km SSW from Ciudad Choluteca |
| 12 hours ago (Apr 18 01:43AM Tegucigalpa) |
M 2.6 | 70 km ENE from Ciudad Choluteca |
| 1 day ago (Apr 17 09:20AM Tegucigalpa) |
M 3.8 | 272 km SSW from Ciudad Choluteca |
| 1 day ago (Apr 17 08:24AM Tegucigalpa) |
M 4.2 | 194 km WSW from Ciudad Choluteca |
| 1 day ago (Apr 17 01:32AM Tegucigalpa) |
M 3.0 | 116 km SW from Ciudad Choluteca |
| 1 day ago (Apr 16 08:07PM Tegucigalpa) |
M 3.1 | 119 km SW from Ciudad Choluteca |
| 2 days ago (Apr 16 03:38AM Tegucigalpa) |
M 3.8 | 197 km WSW from Ciudad Choluteca |
| 2 days ago (Apr 16 01:50AM Tegucigalpa) |
M 2.9 | 169 km SSE from Ciudad Choluteca |
| 2 days ago (Apr 15 09:00PM Tegucigalpa) |
M 2.5 | 154 km SSW from Ciudad Choluteca |
| 2 days ago (Apr 15 08:26PM Tegucigalpa) |
M 3.6 | 257 km SSE from Ciudad Choluteca |
| 2 days ago (Apr 15 03:08PM Tegucigalpa) |
M 3.3 | 186 km S from Ciudad Choluteca |
| 3 days ago (Apr 15 08:36AM Tegucigalpa) |
M 3.4 | 144 km WSW from Ciudad Choluteca |
| 3 days ago (Apr 14 10:46PM Tegucigalpa) |
M 3.2 | 88 km S from Ciudad Choluteca |
| 3 days ago (Apr 14 05:54PM Tegucigalpa) |
M 2.9 | 169 km WSW from Ciudad Choluteca |
| 4 days ago (Apr 14 08:44AM Tegucigalpa) |
M 2.6 | 73 km W from Ciudad Choluteca |
| 4 days ago (Apr 14 06:50AM Tegucigalpa) |
M 3.3 | 146 km WSW from Ciudad Choluteca |
| 4 days ago (Apr 14 03:23AM Tegucigalpa) |
M 3.7 | 238 km S from Ciudad Choluteca |
| 4 days ago (Apr 13 10:20PM Tegucigalpa) |
M 3.3 | 193 km SSE from Ciudad Choluteca |
| 4 days ago (Apr 13 08:06PM Tegucigalpa) |
M 3.4 | 271 km SSE from Ciudad Choluteca |
| 4 days ago (Apr 13 03:30PM Tegucigalpa) |
M 5.0 | 336 km SSE from Ciudad Choluteca |
| 4 days ago (Apr 13 03:13PM Tegucigalpa) |
M 3.4 | 169 km WSW from Ciudad Choluteca |
| 5 days ago (Apr 13 03:12AM Tegucigalpa) |
M 2.6 | 62 km W from Ciudad Choluteca |
| 5 days ago (Apr 13 02:41AM Tegucigalpa) |
M 2.6 | 143 km SSW from Ciudad Choluteca |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Ciudad Choluteca
Recent Ciudad Choluteca Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Ciudad Choluteca. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Ciudad Choluteca and elsewhere.
Feb 8, 2025 05:23PM
On Saturday Evening an Unusually powerful M7.6 Earthquake struck in the Caribbean Sea 209km from George Town (Cayman Islands).
Ciudad Choluteca Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1901 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Ciudad Choluteca, Choluteca in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 190 earthquakes per year, or 15 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Ciudad Choluteca roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Ciudad Choluteca in 2022. A total of 227 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Ciudad Choluteca that year. The strongest had a 6.6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Ciudad Choluteca in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Ciudad Choluteca during this time. Usually, higher magnitudes are less common than lower magnitudes. Small earthquakes with a magnitude below 4 on the Richter scale have been omitted from this overview.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 1779 | 93.58% |
| Mag. 5 | 111 | 5.84% |
| Mag. 6 | 11 | 0.58% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Ciudad Choluteca
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Ciudad Choluteca occurred on Nov 24, 2016 12:43 local time (America/Tegucigalpa timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.9 and struck 241 kilometers (150 mi) south-west of Ciudad Choluteca, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Ciudad Choluteca in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Jan 13, 2001 11:33, 162 kilometers (101 mi) south-west of Ciudad Choluteca. It is the strongest earthquake near Ciudad Choluteca in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Ciudad Choluteca, Choluteca in the past 10 years. You can use the tabs to find the heaviest historic earthquakes since the year 1900 or within a specific year or distance from Ciudad Choluteca.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 24, 2016 12:43PM (Tegucigalpa) |
M 6.9 | 241 km SW from Ciudad Choluteca |
| May 30, 2019 03:03AM (Tegucigalpa) |
M 6.6 | 229 km W from Ciudad Choluteca |
| Apr 21, 2022 01:42AM (Tegucigalpa) |
M 6.6 | 196 km S from Ciudad Choluteca |
| Jul 18, 2023 06:22PM (Tegucigalpa) |
M 6.5 | 111 km WSW from Ciudad Choluteca |
| Sep 22, 2021 03:57AM (Tegucigalpa) |
M 6.5 | 148 km SSW from Ciudad Choluteca |
| Nov 9, 2021 12:25AM (Tegucigalpa) |
M 6.3 | 242 km SSE from Ciudad Choluteca |
| Jan 5, 2025 11:18AM (Tegucigalpa) |
M 6.2 | 194 km W from Ciudad Choluteca |
| Jan 5, 2025 11:18AM (Tegucigalpa) |
M 6.2 | 218 km W from Ciudad Choluteca |
| Jan 6, 2022 10:25AM (Tegucigalpa) |
M 6.1 | 152 km S from Ciudad Choluteca |
| Jun 9, 2016 09:25PM (Tegucigalpa) |
M 6.1 | 58 km SSE from Ciudad Choluteca |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Ciudad Choluteca
Nearest earthquakes from Ciudad Choluteca
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Ciudad Choluteca, Choluteca. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2024 09:10AM (Tegucigalpa) |
M 4.0 | 36 km NNE from Ciudad Choluteca |
| Apr 27, 2023 06:55PM (Tegucigalpa) |
M 4.0 | 39 km WSW from Ciudad Choluteca |
| Jul 18, 2020 10:05AM (Tegucigalpa) |
M 4.2 | 40 km SSW from Ciudad Choluteca |
| Oct 21, 2021 06:00AM (Tegucigalpa) |
M 4.3 | 40 km WSW from Ciudad Choluteca |
| May 13, 2018 09:59AM (Tegucigalpa) |
M 4.7 | 42 km S from Ciudad Choluteca |
| Sep 14, 2022 01:26AM (Tegucigalpa) |
M 4.8 | 41 km SSW from Ciudad Choluteca |
| Sep 12, 2022 03:02AM (Tegucigalpa) |
M 4.3 | 43 km SSW from Ciudad Choluteca |
| Jun 8, 2022 03:37PM (Tegucigalpa) |
M 4.3 | 42 km SSW from Ciudad Choluteca |
| Jul 29, 2023 06:11PM (Tegucigalpa) |
M 4.6 | 43 km WSW from Ciudad Choluteca |
| Jul 28, 2023 08:10PM (Tegucigalpa) |
M 4.5 | 43 km SW from Ciudad Choluteca |
Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Ciudad Choluteca
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Ciudad Choluteca.
When was the last earthquake in Ciudad Choluteca, Choluteca?
A 3.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Ciudad Choluteca on the morning of April 18, 2025 at 08:35 local time (America/Tegucigalpa). The center of this earthquake was located 109km south-southwest of Ciudad Choluteca at a depth of 33km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Ciudad Choluteca, Choluteca in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Ciudad Choluteca, Choluteca?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Ciudad Choluteca on the morning of January 13, 2001 at 11:33 local time (America/Tegucigalpa). The center of this earthquake was located 162km west of Ciudad Choluteca at a depth of 60km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Ciudad Choluteca since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Ciudad Choluteca, Choluteca?
In the past 10 years, 1901 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Ciudad Choluteca. This averages to 190 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
